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NJ S4062

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Smith

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "large-load addition customers" as those adding 50 MW or more at a single point of interconnection to the electric grid.

  • Requires PJM-issued curtailment obligations to be imposed solely on large-load addition customers rather than spread across all utility customers.

  • Mandates that financial obligations from reliability backstop procurement auctions be passed through to large-load addition customers under substantially similar terms as assigned by PJM.

  • Requires large-load addition customers to provide financial security to ensure costs associated with reliability backstop procurement are not passed to other New Jersey ratepayers.

  • Directs the Board of Public Utilities to adopt rules implementing these requirements, including specifications for acceptable forms of financial security.

Legislative Description

Establishes certain protections against demand by large-load addition customers in State.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

3/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth3/23/2026

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